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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
2
In Pittsburgh June 24 the INS reports 13th straight week of unseasonal price upsurge for basic commodities as orders surge. Steel production indexes rise to 53.1 percent with regional variation, Wheeling leads at 86 percent, while overall output lags demand into late summer under recovery act.
In Chicago Barney Ross claimed the world lightweight championship at the Chicago Stadium before 12,000 spectators. The victory secures him a potential $250,000 if he defends the title successfully, with umpires Kenner and Walford officiating.
Henry Abel 87 a Penn Run area farmer died in his son L P Abels home from complications. Born Sewickley Pa January 21 1846 he was a charter Antioch Lutheran member survived by three sons Abel Abel and Clair Abel two daughters Idea Grace and Ora and siblings. Funeral 9:45 am Monday at L P Abels home with Rev G W Ringer. burial Greenwood Cemetery Indiana. A tenth of France's registered commercial vehicles serve as buses.
KEWANEE Wis June 24 INS sole survivor Mrs Charles Rennie 27 told of a 33 hour battle for life in cold Lake Michigan after a plane crash that killed three men including husband pilot James Gillette and mechanic Peter Keller. She clung to a makeshift tank with the three tearing away the sinking gas tank to keep her afloat until rescue by Ann Arbor ferry No 7 fifteen miles west of Frankfort.
The group plans to push against price hikes and antimonopoly fixes, with the administration ready to use repal machinery to halt unfair pricing. Regional meetings are set to approve a code for submission to Johnson, while public works allocates 400 million for highway construction and Navy and War Department programs seek a 30 to 40 hour week in naval construction.
The article notes a shift in the coal industry as Pittsburgh's large operators back a new group of 50 Pennsylvania miners' operators seeking a united front. It highlights code debates on minimum wage and maximum hours, and predicts leadership roles for Pittsburgh amid previous independent struggles.
European nations shift attitude as the drafting committee of the economic commission presents an outline to raise wholesale prices of key world commodities through coordinated production and marketing. The proposed agreement signals a major move in world economic policy discussions.
The Columbia Natural Gas Company brings a 22 foot long white Land Yacht to Indiana on Monday June 26 to showcase a gas range refrigerator ironer water heater incinerator and radiant heater. Miss Pearl Gray directs the Home Service display visiting Homer City and Creekside on June 27 with demonstrations for residents. The caravan aims to educate as part of a broader campaign across Western Pennsylvania.
A plant expert notes Pennsylvania adopted the American mountain laurel as its state flower after decades of proposals. The piece details the laurel’s eastern North American distribution, bloom traits, and a spring pollination mechanism that aids cross fertilization. It warns the plant is poisonous to livestock and humans, urging caution and physician advice if exposure occurs.
The mixed Seatch foursome at Indiana Country Club yielded first prize to Mrs. J. E. Campbell and Dr. C. E. Rink with a net 74 for 18 holes, while Miss Blanche Bennett and Mr. William E. Pierce were second at net 77. The next match is a Dutch treat team event set for Saturday July 1 with further National Handicap entry details at the Caddy House.
The draft pact emphasizes including all surplus commodities and gains majority backing from exporting countries with help from non-exporters, aims for fair treatment of producers and consumers, requires workable enforcement within each nation, and must endure to ease the world crisis. Also notes gold-hoarding fears in Europe as nations debate staying on gold standard amid US-stalling of stabilization.
William J. Best, of Camp No. 98 Pittsburgh, elected state commander succeeding Joseph W. Maus Shamokin. E. Morris Deeann Camp No. 42 Philadelphia runner up. Parade closed convention. Fred Wagner Mount Carmel elected senior vice commander over Williamsport mayor George K Nlarris. Frank H Hamilton Johnstown junior vice commander. Martin Kneath sergeant at arms chaplain. Charles Armstrong Pittsburgh inspector.
Mrs Brown keeps a baby in a pink nursery alcove off her bedroom, a cramped space with a high window and no real air. She and Jim share twin beds, the living room is busy with visitors, and smoke and germs from upholstered furniture make a separate baby room impractical.
Jimmy Walker recounts meeting George Bernard Shaw at the Geological Museum in London. The talk turns from World Economic Conference impressions to Shaw’s sharp wit and generosity, ending with Walker noting Shaw’s refined manners and sharper, unforgiving intellect.
A household guide urges converting the living space into a nursery during hot weather to keep the baby cool. Advice covers airflow, drafts protection, and flexible room use, with cautions on sun exposure, bedding, baths, and hydration. Notes on nightly weather changes and doctor guidance accompany a Religious Broadcast schedule.
German officials say planes dropped thousands of pamphlets described as slanderous attacks against the new Germany and Chancellor Hitler. Police mobilized private sport planes to pursue the foreign machines, which vanished at top speed. a government radio report urged granting police airplanes to prevent a recurrence, asking what if bombs had been dropped.
M and K gained another win by beating Clymer on Clymer’s field 7 to 4. Blose’s three base hits and two Clymer errors fueled a four run second inning. Clytmer rallied for two more in the eighth but fell short. Lingenfelter led M and K with two singles in three trips. Bistok paced Clymer with a triple and a single. C. Benes held Clymer to three hits with six strikeouts while Green fanned ten. An infield double play featured Holmes to Henry.
The regular monthly meeting of the Fellowship Class of the Methodist Church was held Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Mars Hill Switzer’s West Church Street home. Devotional service including Ivory Palaces and Love Lifted Me, with solo by Marybelle Campbell, and scripture by J. G. Willis.
The closing list shows Allied Chemical American Car-Bdry and American Tobacco among top gainers with prominent names like General Electric General Motors and United States Steel also advancing. Downticks appear limited though several small caps and utilities show modest declines amid mixed volume. the curb market notes activity in Gas-Bloc and Cities Service while Ford Limited and Pennroad Corp trade narrowly.
The Ritz organist Hal begins a vacation planned to travel study and develop new musical stunts for a return to a broader Moyle season next September. Patrons and friends extend best wishes as He departs. A note on car age cites 1932 data: 25 percent of cars in the United States were seven years old or older.
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